[McLambo]

I feel you. It's the exact same reason I'm considering the SP200 as well since us Europeans can get it for around 265€ on Amazon.

Also keep in mind that JDS charges around 35$ for shipping and it could take forever if the customs get a hold of it.
Would maybe be safer to go the EU route in the first place since it's not that much more expensive considering shipping and possibly added VAT.

Thanks for pointing me towards the Sp200, this seems a very good unit to get as well, albeit twice the price of the atom. I've subscribed to it's discussion topic, and put in on my bucket-list

 

[holsen]

Schiit recently released the Magni Heresy that measures more accurate on many metrics than the Atom: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...gni-3-and-heresy-headphone-amp-reviews.10311/ I like my Atom, but I would not pay significantly more for it over the Heresy. Might see what it costs you.

They're the same price. Im very happy with my Atom and love the form factor. I have to wonder if your ear could even discern any sonic difference. I suppose if I didn't already have an Amp it would be a good option, but I can't see it as an upgrade. It's a viable option though.

 

[McLambo]

Indeed looks like an awesome release by Schiit, but the same question remains; how do I get one in EU...

 

[cel4145]

They're the same price. Im very happy with my Atom and love the form factor. I have to wonder if your ear could even discern any sonic difference. I suppose if I didn't already have an Amp it would be a good option, but I can't see it as an upgrade. It's a viable option though.

This reviewer at headphones.com could not tell the difference:

"I could not audibly discriminate between the Magni Heresy, Atom or Archel 2 Pro at all."
https://www.headphones.com/blogs/ne...-heresy-headphone-amplifier-review-comparison

 

[cel4145]

Indeed looks like an awesome release by Schiit, but the same question remains; how do I get one in EU...

You going to make me go Google it for you: https://www.schiit-europe.com/

 

[thekenta]

You going to make me go Google it for you: https://www.schiit-europe.com/

They even ship from Holland, so McLambo should be happy. haha
Alternatively I'll throw in https://www.schiit.co.uk/ since they have it in stock.

Gonna go for the Heresy myself since it costs me 30€ less than the Atom.
So thanks to everyone in this thread that put the Schiit on my radar.

 

[McLambo]

You guys make me blush .
So Schiit it will be; by logistical advantage. Heading over to the Schiit corner of Head-Fi. Now to find a matching dac.

Thanks!

 

[warbles]

I for one was astounded (and more than à tad dismayed) to discover that, when hooked up to my sweet little Sabaj DAC, the Atom did not sound as good as when I use it by itself!

 

[gooeyrich]

Yes, but the topping D50 / D50s sounds amazing and stacks beautifully with Atom. When I bought my Atom I also bought the short stack cables and the problem with them is that the straight RCA connectors cause them to stick out so far that I can't get my stack close to the wall against which my desk abutts. I had to buy 4 RCA right angle adapters. These cables should come with them.

I can't justify spending significantly more on a DAC than the headphones or amp I have, especially when JDS Atom, Liquid Spark, and Magni + show the technical capability that can be achieved for $100.

 

[PaganDL]

I can't justify spending significantly more on a DAC than the headphones or amp I have, especially when JDS Atom, Liquid Spark, and Magni + show the technical capability that can be achieved for $100.

@gooeyrich,

Lexicon Alpha is a good affordable audio interface, much better in lieu of a straight DAC.

Just my 2 cents...

Hope you have a great day !

 

[noobandroid]

I can't justify spending significantly more on a DAC than the headphones or amp I have, especially when JDS Atom, Liquid Spark, and Magni + show the technical capability that can be achieved for $100.

im using the ztella mqa dac (a type-c cable dac) on my pc, paired with atom, and my TEAC UD-301 gets shut off ><

 

[Mocs123]

JDS needs to come out with a stackable DAC.

JDS has designed a matching DAC. The release is currently delayed due to COVID-19 but should be immanent once they get their staff back in the shop.

 

[holospringfan]

any info about Atom DAC yet? what dac chip it will use?

 

[Gianluigi1234]

Hello, someone tried the atom with akg k712 or k612 ?

 

[eldus]

I use my Atom with AKG K702s and I think the sound is better than my magni 3. Granted it had hum that creeped in and noise and what sounded like a glare in the upper mid treble. Probably distortion. The Atom is great. Fed by Topping D30.